The Tunisian pilot responsible for flying the Nigerian national football team has provided new insights into the ongoing controversy surrounding the treatment of the Super Eagles during their trip to Libya.
The dispute, which has fueled tensions between Nigerian authorities and Libya, centers on the unexpected diversion of the team’s flight to the remote Al-Abraq airport instead of their intended destination in Benghazi.
While the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) accused Libya of intentionally rerouting the flight, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) denied any mistreatment, attributing the incident to logistical issues.
In a video interview shared on X by Sports Journalist Pooja Media on Tuesday, the pilot explained that the decision to divert the plane was not his own but was made by Libyan authorities.
